I've Gotta Get A Message To You

by Bee Gees
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Lyrics

The (Bb)preach er talked with me and he smiled, (Cm)ry,

said, if (F)“Come and walk with me, then come and (Bb)walk one more mile.

Now for once in your life you’re a lone,

but you (F)ain’t got a dime, there’s no (G)time for the phone.” I’ve just (C)got ta get a mes sage to you;

hold on,

hold on.

One more hour and my life will be through;

hold on,

hold on.

Well, I (Bb)laughed I told him I’m in no hur (Cm)ry,

but it’s (F)I broke her with heart, that won’t you (Bb)tell her I’m sor And for once in my life I’m a lone,

and I (F)got ta let her just in (G)time be fore I I’ve just (C)got ta get a mes sage to you;

hold on,

hold on.

One more hour and my life will be through;

hold on,

hold on.

Well, I

I've Gotta Get A Message To You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" by Bee Gees: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I've Gotta Get A Message To You”

What key is "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" by Bee Gees played in?
I've Gotta Get A Message To You is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I've Gotta Get A Message To You"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I've Gotta Get A Message To You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I've Gotta Get A Message To You"?
"I've Gotta Get A Message To You" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I've Gotta Get A Message To You"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Dm, F, G.
What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" by Bee Gees. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I've Gotta Get A Message To You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.